REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People

​Council is committed to ensuring that all people who speak in this chamber are treated in a fair and respectful manner. No form of discrimination is acceptable or tolerated. This includes discrimination because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or economic status. This Council chamber is a place where all human rights are respected and where we all take responsibility to create a safe, inclusive environment for everyone to participate.​

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A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

POETRY

Readings by John Barton, Poet Laureate, and Eli Mushumanski, Youth Poet Laureate.

C.

READING OF MINUTES

D.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

D.1

Heather Murphy: Support Including 24/7 Access to Bathrooms on the 900 Block Pandora and Support for People Unhoused Living There

D.2

Alison Acker: Staff Person to Liaise with Homeless Population

D.3

Leslie Robinson: When Densification Becomes Gentrification - Protecting Tenants and Preserving Affordable Rental Housing

D.4

WITHDRAWN

Sharon Hazelwood: Camping By-law Regarding Time Limits

D.5

WITHDRAWN

Raj Singh Toor: Komagata Maru Recognition Street Name or Park Name or Komagata Maru Interpretive Sign

D.6

Lavinia Rojas: Fireworks Ban

D.7

Jen Dobell: Ban Fireworks for Animals, Environment, People with PTSD

D.8

Shon Shum: Banning of Fireworks

Addendum: Supporting Materials

D.9

Teri Millis: Fireworks

E.

PROCLAMATIONS

F.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

Participation is available by the following ways:

1. Watch the meeting live at the following link:
   • https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/council-committee-meetings.html
2. Submit written comments:
   • Email:
   • Mail: Legislative Services, #1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
   • Drop off: to the Ambassador in City Hall Lobby (entrance off Pandora Avenue)
   • Written submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m. the date of the meeting
3. Submit pre-recorded video:
   • Email submission to
     • Maximum 5 minutes in length
     • Must be received by 2:00 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting
4. Pre-register to speak live – via telephone
   • Email
     • Maximum 5 minutes to address Council
     • Register by 2:00 p.m. the day before the meeting
     • Alternatively, you may watch the meeting live stream and call to speak during the public hearing by calling 778-698-2440: participation code 1551794#.
5. Attend in-person
   • Council Chambers, Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC

For more information on participating in Public Hearings, go to: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/news-events/public-notices/public-hearings.html

F.1

700 Government Street: Rezoning Application No. 00813 and Development Permit Application No. 000616

Addenda: Presentation, Additional Correspondence

Council is considering an application to rezone the Inner Harbour Ship Point South District (IHSS Zone) to permit “recreational facility” use to allow a floating sauna facility.

F.1.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1290) No. 22-094
• Motion to adopt:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1290) No. 22-094
• Motion to approve Development Permit

F.2

680 Montreal Street: Rezoning Application No. 00792

Addendum: Presentation

Council is considering an application to allow the existing hotel use to continue once the provincially-legislated expiration of the Land Use Contract occurs on June 30, 2024. The applicant is also requesting an increase in density and site coverage over existing conditions, which would allow for a redevelopment of the north wing in the future.

F.2.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval:

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1285) No. 22-077
• Motion to adopted:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1285) No. 22-077

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

J.

BYLAWS

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

L.

NEW BUSINESS

M.

CLOSED MEETING, IF REQUIRED

N.

ADJOURNMENT